Kia Rio Rio5 2012: A Dramatic Redesign

It is undeniable that the Kia Rio Rio5 2012 models were more difficult to do justice in a competitive market. If it was a little late to revise this subcompact, it is because the Korean manufacturer had to develop new products in categories where there was absolutely not competitive. Thus the gloomy Magentis has been replaced by the impressive Optima. In the case of Rio, the wait was worth it, because the new generation of the latter is quite spectacular.

Mixed power, silhouette exceeded

At launch, the Rio sedan has received a mixed reception on its silhouette. Lines were arbitrary and designers were content to offer a generic car intended to sell more than its price for its aesthetics. Fortunately, the Kia Rio Rio5 2012 hatchback offered a silhouette more modern and aggressive. The interior was the same ilk, with the dashboard without relief and without any special features. For cons, the finish was good, the controls handy and easy to read dials. In short, nothing to disturb the buyer looking for a vehicle at an affordable price.

Elegance and technology Kia Rio Rio5 2012

If in the past cars produced by that builder had a figure or caricature is anonymous, they are today among the vehicles most elegant and most modern in terms of design. And the new Kia Rio Rio5 2012 is no exception.

These two new models have been designed to Kia’s design studios in Irvine, California. With its sloping front, the grille very characteristic, as well as its raised tail, the sedan offers a very dynamic figure. To give even more punch on the visual designers rely on California sculpted sidewalls in the wheel arches in relief and fenestration that matches the roof line to give more impetus to the whole . As for the Kia Rio Rio5 2012, the front part is identical to the sedan, while at the rear, the tailgate tilted forward and horizontal lights give it a look more modern.

Moreover, this increase in power does not come at the expense of consumption: this engine has direct injection system and Stop and Go (Stop-Start), which can significantly reduce fuel use. In the words of Engineers has company, and Kia Rio Rio5 2012 are not only the most powerful in their class, but also those who consume less. This engine comes standard with a manual six-speed automatic transmission while having the same number of gears is optional. To accommodate this new engine, the engineers have developed a new platform with independent suspension front and rear. In short, models laggard, Kia Rio Rio5 2012 is now part of the talented subcompact category.

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Kia Rio Rio5 2012: A Dramatic Redesign